Principesa Zoe Brâncoveanu
1859
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1859
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This portrait shows a woman in rich, dark clothing with a fur-lined cape. Her sleeves are striped in brown and gold, and one hand rests on a folded lace cloth. The background is plain and shadowy, keeping the focus on her serious expression. The painting uses soft lighting to highlight her face and hands, making them stand out against the dark fabric. This style was common in 19th-century portraits. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
